U.S. Dept. of Interior National Park Service Museum Collections
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Academic Awards
Truman received many honorary degrees during his presidency and after he returned home to Independence, MO.


Academic Cap
Made by Adamsons Ltd., Oxford
Worn by Harry S Truman when he received an honorary degree from Oxford University, June 20, 1956.
Cotton. L 39.0, W 35.0 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 3590

Academic Hood
Made by Thomas A. Peterson, Kansas City, MO
Worn by Truman when he received an honorary doctor of law degree from Westminster College, Fulton, MO, March 6, 1946.
Fiber, paper. L 111.0, W 53.5, T 2.0 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 25305